EVERY LIGHT THAT SHINES AT CHRISTMAS

Oct 06 , 2010

He Started The Whole World Singing

Lyrics

(Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither and Chris Waters)
(Verse 1)
Before the song started, the world broken hearted
Was dreamlessly passing the long empty days
Then a dark, lonely hillside was spangled with light
And a song burst into the night
(Chorus)
He started the whole world singing a song
The words and the music were there all along
What the song had to say was that love found a way
To start the world singing a song
REPEAT CHORUS 3 TIMES
(Hymn)
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
For He alone is worthy
For He alone is worthy
For He alone is worthy
Christ (the Lord)
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ the Lord
The Lord
c. Gaither Music Co. (ASCAP), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)
Marshmallow World

Lyrics

(Carl Sigman and Peter DeRose)
It's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees;
And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
So get out and roll it along!
It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugary date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
So get out and roll it along!
It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugary date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world...
In winter it's a marshmallow world...
In winter it's a marshmallow world...
c. Music Sales Corp., Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP)
Every Light That Shines at Christmas

Lyrics

(Joel Lindsey, Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun)
(Chorus)
Every light that shines at Christmas
Every gift under the tree
Every hall that’s decked with holly
Every carol that we sing
Every wide-eyed kid who’s wishing for a cold and snowy morn’
Every light that shines at Christmas shouts, “Hallelujah, Christ is born”
(Verse)
Wise men saw a light shining in the sky
All those many years ago
They followed through the night without asking why
To the baby in the swaddling clothes
So today we string up sparkling lights
From our houses to the tops of our trees
Cause it's just another way
That we all get to say
What Jesus means to you and me.
REPEAT CHORUS
(Bridge)
Yeah, I gotta light, I gotta light
I gotta light
Oh, and I gotta light
I’m gonna let it shine
REPEAT CHORUS

(Tag)
Every light that shines at Christmas shouts, “Hallelujah, Hallelujah”
Shouts, “Hallelujah, Christ is born. He’s born. Christ is born. He is born!”
REPRISE
(Chorus)

Every light that shines at Christmas
Every gift under the tree
Every hall that’s decked with holly
Every carol that we sing
Every wide-eyed kid who’s wishing for a cold and snowy morn’
Every light that shines at Christmas shouts, “Hallelujah, Hallelujah”
Shouts, “Hallelujah, Hallelujah”
Shouts, “Hallelujah! Christ is born. He’s born.
Christ is born. He is born!”
c. 2009 Ernie Sig Sound Music (BMI), Bridge Building Music (BMI), Hefton Hill Music (BMI), PsalmSinger Music (BMI)
Redeeming Love

Lyrics

(Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither)
(Verse 1)
From God’s heaven to a manger
From great riches to the poor
Came the Son of God to seek and save
From the azure halls of heaven
To a rough and rugged cross
Jesus came, and there His life for all He gave
(Verse 2)
From a loving, Heavenly Father
To a world that knew Him not
Came the man of sorrows, Christ the Lord
In my wanderings He found me
Bought my soul with His own blood
Gave to me a peace this world could not afford
(Chorus)
Redeeming love, a love that knows no limit
Redeeming love, a love that shall not die
My soul shall sing throughout the endless ages
With choirs extolling this great love on high
(TAG)
My soul shall sing throughout the endless ages
With choirs extolling this great love on high
Redeeming love, redeeming love
c. Gaither Music Co. (ASCAP)
Changed By a Baby Boy

Lyrics

(Benjamin Gaither, Gloria Gaither)
(Verse 1)
Joseph was looking for a place to sleep when
His life was changed by a baby boy
Mary had secrets that her heart must keep
Her life was changed by a baby boy
(Chorus)
They were glad (so glad)
So glad (so glad)
They were glad, so glad
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
(Verse 2)
A host of bright angles tell the shepherd band
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
And when the angel said, “go” they obeyed the command
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
REPEAT CHORUS
(Bridge)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
(Verse 3)
The kings had to follow a brand new star
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
No matter how long and no matter how far
Their lives were changed by a baby boy
I was searching for something I could not name until
My life was changed by a baby boy
I gave Him room and I am not the same because
My life was changed by a baby boy
Spoken: He saved my soul and I want you to know that
(Chorus)
I’m glad (I’m glad)
So glad (so glad)
So glad (I’m so glad)
My life was changed by a baby boy
(Bridge)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
My life was changed by a baby boy
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
My life was changed by a baby boy
REPEAT BRIDGE
(TAG)
My life was changed by a baby boy
My life was changed by a baby boy
My life was changed by a baby boy
My life was changed by a baby boy
c. Hook, Line & Music Publishing, Gaither Music Co. (ASCAP)
Mr. Heat Miser

Lyrics

(Jules Bass, Maury Laws)
INTRO (spoken)
Snow Miser: Whoo! Man, I hope Christmas this year is cold with lots of snow.
Heat Miser: Not me.
Snow Miser: Why?
Heat Miser: Cause I like my Christmases warm and green
Snow Miser (with accent): Ah, that’s cause you’re from the south
Heat Miser (with accent): And you’re from the north
Snow Miser (laughing): That’s right, and don’t you forget it
I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow
I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 below
Friends call me snow miser, whatever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch, I’m too much
Spoken: Come on boys. Sing with me!
He’s Mr. White Christmas, He’s Mr. Snow
(Spoken) That’s right!
He’s Mr. Icicle, He’s Mr. 10 below
Friends call me snow miser, whatever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch, I’m too much
I never wanna know a day that’s over 40 degrees
I’d rather have it 30, 20 then 5
Let it freeze
Spoken: Oh, some like it cold but mister….I like it freezing cold! Ha! Ha! Ha!
He’s Mr. White Christmas, He’s Mr. Snow
(Spoken) That’s right!
He’s Mr. Icicle, He’s Mr. 10 below
Friends call me snow miser, whatever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch, I’m too much
Spoken: I’m much too much baby! (laughs) Whoo!
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
Spoken: Step aside son. Let me heat this thing up. (clears throat)
I’m Mr. Green Christmas, I’m Mr. Sun
I’m Mr. Heat Blister, I’m Mr. Hundred And One
They call me the heat miser, whatever I touch
Starts to melt in my clutch, I’m too much
Spoken (laughs): That’s right
He’s Mr. Green Christmas, He’s Mr. Sun
(Spoken) That’s me!
I’m He’s Mr. Heat Blister, He’s Mr. Hundred And One
They call me heat miser, whatever I touch
Starts to melt in my clutch, I’m too much
Spoken: Thank you!
I never wanna know a day that’s under 60 degrees
I’d rather have it 80, 90,
100 degrees, hmm
Spoken: Some like it hot, but I like it smokin’ hot.
He’s Mr. Green Christmas, He’s Mr. Sun
(Spoken) Sing it!
I’m He’s Mr. Heat Blister, He’s Mr. Hundred And One
The buys call me the heat miser, whatever I touch
Starts to melt in my clutch, I’m too much
(Spoken) Wait, I’m too much
Too much!
c. Lorimar Music, WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Thank God for Kids

Lyrics

(Eddy Raven)
(Verse 1)
If it weren’t for kids have you ever thought there wouldn’t be a Santa Clause
Or look what the stork just brought
Thank God for kids
And we’d all live in a quiet house without Big Bird or a Mickey Mouse
Or Kool-Aid on the couch
Thank God for kids
(Chorus)
Thank God for kids, there’s magic for a while
A special kind of sunshine in a smile
Do you ever stop to think or wonder why
The dearest thing to heaven is a child
(Verse 2)
“Daddy, how does this thing fly?” and a hundred other where’s and whys
I really don’t know but I try
Thank God for kids
When I look down in those trusting eyes that look to me I realize
That’s love that I can’t buy
Thank God for kids
REPEAT CHORUS
(Tag)
So when you get down on your knees tonight
And thank Him for His guiding light
And pray they’ll turn out right
Thank God for kids
Ooh, thank God for kids
c. Sony/ATV Milene Music (ASCAP)
Christmas is Christmas (Wherever You Are)

Lyrics

(Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, Shelby Haun)
(Chorus)
Christmas is Christmas wherever you are
The season will find you no matter how far
The spirit of love is down deep in your heart
And Christmas is Christmas wherever you are
REPEAT CHORUS
(Bridge)
There’s joy in each heartbeat that’s pounding like drums
And laughter that rings from the top of your lungs
There’s love that surrounds us like blankets each year
And gifts wrapped in boxes of good Christmas cheer
(Chorus 2)
So light every candle and trim every tree
Let’s make the Yuletide the way it should be
The whole world is singing of angels and stars
And Christmas is Christmas wherever you are
(TAG)
Yes, Christmas is Christmas wherever you are
c. 2008 Bridge Building Music (BMI), Hefton Hill Music (BMI), PsalmSinger Music (BMI)
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Lyrics

God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
To save the world from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God that is our Father
The blessed Angel came;
Unto certain Shepherds
Glad tidings of the same:
That was born in Bethlehem
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, of Judah,
The blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
This blessed Holy morn
To which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
What Child Is This

Lyrics

(Traditional)
(Verse 1)
What child is this who lay to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch our keeping?
(Chorus 1)
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
(Verse 2)
Where lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and lamb are feeding?
Good Christians fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading
(Chorus 2)
Nails, nails shall pierce Him through
The cross be borne for me and you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the Son of Mary
(Verse 3)
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant, come king to own Him
The King of Kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
(Chorus)
Raise, raise a song on high
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Ooh, ooh
Arr. by Wayne Haun c. 2009 PsalmSinger Music (BMI)
If It Doesn't Snow on Christmas

Lyrics

(Milton Paschal, Gerald Marks)
(Verse 1)
Santa works all day in his workshop
Making lots of games and toys
Then one day, he hops in his sleigh
And brings them to the girls and boys
Santa's just as nice as he can be
There's just one little thing that worries me
(Chorus)
If it doesn't snow on Christmas
How is Santa gonna to use his sleigh
In case of rain, will there be a train
That will speed him on his way
If it doesn't snow on Christmas
How will Santa get around to us
If he breaks down on his way to town
Then we'll let him use our bus
(Bridge)
I sent him a nice long letter
And I hope it's not in vain
I'd really feel much better
If I knew he could fly a plane
(Chorus 2)
People say he has eight reindeer
For the sleigh he's driving here
But how'll he go, if it doesn't snow on Christmas this year
Instrumental Break
(Chorus)
If it doesn't snow on Christmas
How is Santa gonna to use his sleigh
In case of rain, will there be a train
That will speed him on his way
If it doesn't snow on Christmas
How will Santa get around to us
If he breaks down on his way to town
Then we'll let him use our bus
(TAG)
Then we'll our bus
Yeah!
c. Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC, Gerald Marks Music, WB Music Corp. , Lombardo Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
All I Want Is You

Lyrics

(Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey)
(Verse 1)
The tree’s decorated and I guess it looks pretty
But I’m out of town and you’re back there in the city
The temperature’s falling, sure feels like snow
But what good is a fire and all the mistletoe
If I’m not with you and you’re not with me
(Chorus)
There is a party tonight full of laughter and lights
Oh but still I’m feelin’ blue
Cause this Christmas, the Christmas all I want is you
I just don’t wanna be lonely and your kiss is the only gift
I’ll ever use
Cause this Christmas, this Christmas, all I want is you
(Verse 2)
Now I’m really homesick and I know you’re there waiting
For me to come back and start the celebrating
I don’t need a present, give me your love
Cause Santa can’t give me what I’ve been dreamin’ of
And it won’t be Christmas till you are with me
REPEAT CHORUS
(Bridge)
So darlin’ have mercy and pick up the phone
Just tell me that it’s the last Christmas that I’ll spend alone
REPEAT CHORUS
(Tag)
All I want, All I want
All I want is you
All I want is you
c. New Spring Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP), Christian Taylor Music (BMI), Sunset Gallery Music (BMI)
Christmas In Indiana

Lyrics

(Benjamin Gaither, Gloria Gaither)
(Chorus)
I’m spending Christmas in Indiana
Where the folks never change and everyone knows your name
Can’t wait to be back in Indiana
Where the rivers still freeze and the snow whites the trees
I’m gonna catch a flight come Friday night
So I can hold you close by the candlelight
And we’ll love again just like we did back then in Indiana
(Verse)
There’s a place on the edge of town I just can’t wait to see
Where the houses are warm and I’ll find again that little child in me
REPEAT CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK
Home is where the heart is
Mine’s in Indiana
I’m gonna catch a flight come Friday night
So I can hold you close by the candlelight
And we’ll love again just like we did back then in Indiana
Indiana
I’m spending Christmas in Indiana
c. Hook, Line & Music Publishing, Gaither Music Co. (ASCAP)
Silent Night

Lyrics

(Traditional)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in Heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace
Light a Candle

Lyrics

Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
(verse 1)
light a candle
for the old man who sits staring
out a frosty windowpane
light a candle
for the woman who is lonely
and every Christmas is the same
for the children who need
more than presents can bring
(chorus)
light a candle
light the dark
light the world
light a heart or two
light a candle for me
I'll light a candle for you
(verse 2)
light a candle
for the homeless and the hungry
a little shelter from the cold
light a candle
for the broken and forgotten
may the season warm their souls
can we open our hearts
to shine through the dark
repeat chorus
(bridge)
and in this special time of year
may peace on earth surround us here
and teach us there's a better way to live
and with every (every) flame that burns
we must somehow learn
that love's the greatest gift
that we could ever give.....
(chorus)
light a candle
light the dark
light the world
light a heart or two
light a candle for me
I'll light a candle for you
(chorus)
light a candle
light the dark
light the world
light a heart or two
light a candle for me
I'll light a candle for you
light a candle for me
I'll light a candle for you
light a candle for me
I'll light a candle for you
c. 1999 New Spring, a div. of Zomba Enterprises/ASCAP/Christian Taylor Music, a div. of Daywind Music Publishing/BMI
Amen

Lyrics

(Traditional)
(Chorus)
Amen, amen
Amen, amen, amen
REPEAT CHORUSES UNDER VERSES
(Verse 1)
Sing it with me children
(Amen) Now listen to my story
(Amen) It’s a story ‘bout my Jesus
Amen, amen, amen
(Amen) Now see the little baby
(Amen) Wrapped up in that manger, on Christmas morning
Amen, amen, amen
(Verse 2)
See Him at the seashore
(Amen) Talking to the fishermen
(Amen) You see, He’s making us disciples
Amen, amen, amen
(Verse 3)
Now they’re riding through Jerusalem
(Amen) As they wave palm branches
(Amen) In pomp and in splendor
Amen, amen, amen
(Verse 4)
Now see Him in the garden, as He’s praying to the Father
In deepest sorrow, sorrow
He’s led before Pilot
(Amen) Then they crucified Him
(Amen) But He rose on Easter morning
Amen, amen, amen
(Verse 5)
Glory Hallelujah
(Amen) Yes I know He died to save you and me
(Amen) And He lives forevermore
Amen, amen, amen (evermore yes He does)
(Verse 6)
My soul sings, “Glory Hallelujah!”
Amen, Amen
Cause He was born. He died. He rose again. And He’s coming back to take us home.
Amen, Amen, Amen!
Arr. c. 2009 by Wayne Haun and Ernie Haase, Ernie Sig Sound Music (BMI), PsalmSinger Music (BMI)

EVERY LIGHT THAT SHINES AT CHRISTMAS

EVERY LIGHT THAT SHINES AT CHRISTMAS Tracks

He Started The Whole World Singing

Marshmallow World

Every Light That Shines at Christmas

Redeeming Love

Changed By a Baby Boy

Mr. Heat Miser

Thank God for Kids

Christmas is Christmas (Wherever You Are)

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

What Child Is This

If It Doesn't Snow on Christmas

All I Want Is You

Christmas In Indiana

Silent Night

Light a Candle

Amen